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The main difference is that staph infections and strep throat are cause by two different strains of bacteria. Staph infections are caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, and strep is caused by Streptococcus bacteria.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoStrep throat is due to streptococcus pyogenes and thrush is due to candida albicans. First is bacteria and second is fungus.
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∙ 8y agoThese infections affect various areas of the body, including the throat, middle ear, sinuses, lungs, skin, tissue under the skin, heart valves, and bloodstream.
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Can you take Levaquin for sinus infection?
Yes, you can take Levaquin for strep. It is not the antibiotic of choice for strep throat. Penicillin or Macrolides are first and second choice, respectively. Levaquin is a strong antibiotic and is a bit much for treating something like strep.
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
How is a strep infection diagnosed from a urine sample?
Strep infection is not diagnosed from a urine sample.
Is strep throat food?
No. 'Strep throat' means a streptococcal infection of the throat.
Can you use minocycline for strep throat?
Yes. It is effective against strep infection.
Can strep throat spread by talking?
Strep throat spread by droplet infection. This is airborne infection, mainly.
Does sinus infection make you tired?
Tonsils will not, in and of themselves, make you tired. After all, tonsils are a source of useful immunologic tissue. However, tonsillitis will usually occur in association with bacterial infection (e.g. strep) and the process of the body needing to combat the infection produces fatigue.
How is diphtheria diagnosed?
to rule out other diseases that may cause fever and sore throat, such as infectious mononucleosis, a sinus infection, or strep throat. The most important single symptom that suggests diphtheria is the membrane.
What is vector for strep throat?
There is no vector of strep throat. I spread by droplet infection.
Can clavamox treat a Sinus Infection?
Yes. I have had it prescribed to me twice by ER doctors. Once for a sinus infection which worked within 24 hours . ( first one I've ever had and hope to god I don't have another sinus infection ) the second time for strep throat and two ear infections at the same time. Throat is doing better after 2 days and ears no longer hurt but still have minimal hearing from both ears. On the plus side my ears are itching inside which usually mean I will get my hearing back soon.
Can strep get into your sinus passages?
Yes, you could get a staph infection just about anywhere, but if you think you have one you should talk to your doctor immediately. Infact one of the worst conditions to have is MRSA(methicillin resistant stapholococcus aureus) which tends to plant itself in the sinuses. If you are afraid of catching this nosocomial(means originates from hospitals) then you should use very good hygiene especially around other people.
What of these is not a virus Chickenpox Influenza The common cold Strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, the others are viral. "Strep" in Strep throat stands for Streptococcus, which is the name of the type of bacteria that cause this infection and sore throat.
